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Making the Case for Plastic-Free Architecture: Innovative Solutions for the Present (and Future)

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In the built environment, plastic has been incorporated into various materials, products, and construction systems , contributing to an environmental crisis that seriously affects the well-being of millions of living beings. Faced with this problem, one possible direction is to shift away from utilizing it. Read more »

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Del Mar Residence by McCulley Design

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The result is an entirely rebuilt residence that offers an innovative reinterpretation of midcentury design. Set within an acre-plus wooded reserve populated with mature Torrey Pines, the home connects with the nature and the outdoors from every room and utilizes a passive energy system.

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Powering-Up Through the Facade: Maximizing Energy with Building-Integrated Photovoltaics

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40-storey building utilizing ClearVue BIPV products, solar glazing, and solar cladding. This premise has become a widely accepted idea in the field of technology, where numerous historical breakthroughs have emerged from innovative methods.

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Growth Environment: Architect’s Role in Modernizing Farming Practices and Smart Agriculture

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Concurrently, global challenges like climate change, population growth, conflicts and resource depletion accentuate threats to food security, underscoring the need for urgent innovation and adaptation. Within this landscape, smart agriculture technology is emerging in visionary projects.

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Redmond Senior & Community Center by Opsis Architecture

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Prioritizing sustainability throughout this project, Opsis and JA utilized various innovative features to achieve design and efficiency goals. Blurring the lines between urban and natural environments, the integrated design team embraced b.

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Century-Long Lives: The Architecture of Longevity

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The implications for the built environment and its architects are fascinating. While cities promise opportunity and innovation, their design often excludes the very people who helped shape them. Streets and outdoor spaces must prioritize safety and usability for people of all ages. But housing extends beyond four walls.

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Caribbean Modernism: Tropical Design Evolves for the 21st Century

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From the breezy verandas of colonial-era homes to the geometric forms of mid-twentieth-century tropical modernism, the region’s built environment has always responded to its unique climate and cultural context. Motorized sliding shutters and recessed lighting further contribute to a calm, patient-centered environment.

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